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A Patient Is Recovering from a Biopsy of the Right

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A patient is recovering from a biopsy of the right femur and was given pain medication 1 hour ago. Which symptom does the nurse report and closely monitor in this patient? (Select all that apply.)


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Aged Red Blood Cells

Older erythrocytes that have been circulating in the bloodstream for 100 to 120 days and are typically removed by the spleen.

Spleen

An organ in vertebrates, part of the lymphatic system, involved in producing and removing blood cells and forming part of the immune response.

Liver

A vital organ responsible for numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Coronary Bypass

A surgical procedure to improve blood flow to the heart by redirecting blood around a section of a blocked or partially blocked artery in the heart.

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